Screwed by a Sideline Body Specialist (Chicago)
#1
Screwed by a Sideline Body Specialist (Chicago)
I got into an accident in the winter (I was the only one involved) which I did not claim to the insurance for fear of rising rates. A few weeks ago I ran into a body specialist working on the side in which he agreed to fix my damage for the flat rate of 600 bucks. He fixed it halfway (reshaped my door and put body filler in) and then said since we were running out of daylight that he would fix the rest (sanding and then painting) for another time at my convenience. You know where this is heading. The stupid thing I did was give him the money up front, and now he has been avoiding my calls and making all sorts of excuses to not finish the job.
I want to confront him to get at least some of my money back somehow, but I don't know how to go about doing that. I do have his phone number and a youtube video (he posts on youtube). I'm hoping that someone here recognizes him or at least can give me ideas on what I should do next.
Here is some helpful info:
Name: Paul La Soprano
Cell: 773-440-6759
Mug: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8si30RbfEcM
I want to confront him to get at least some of my money back somehow, but I don't know how to go about doing that. I do have his phone number and a youtube video (he posts on youtube). I'm hoping that someone here recognizes him or at least can give me ideas on what I should do next.
Here is some helpful info:
Name: Paul La Soprano
Cell: 773-440-6759
Mug: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8si30RbfEcM
#4
Well you gave him money to do a job..he did half the job took the money and ran..so he essentially stole from you (in a manner of speaking)
again I don't know much about this sorta thing but it's worth a shot!
again I don't know much about this sorta thing but it's worth a shot!
#10
Yeah, tomorrow I'm going to sand all the paint filler down and readjust the door cuz its starting to stick. I'm gonna give this guy a call and threaten him about small claims court if he doesnt give some of my money back.
#17
Originally Posted by kabura
haha, hey i'm down with that. just say that you had heard from a friend who heard it from his friend.
Hey, maybe he's doing one of his gypsy Soprano's spin offs. You could just tell him that you'd be more than happy to receive some gypsy tears so you don't get the Aids.
#18
Originally Posted by kabura
No, I didn't get anything in writing. It was all verbal. What charges could I take him on?
Also, kabura, ensure that you do not harass this person repeatedly, because if you do bring him to court, he might countersue with charges of harassment and things of that nature. You never want to take physical proceedings against someone, especially when it involves a brick through a window.
Originally Posted by HATEnFATE
A verbal agreement is still a legal contract.
Take him to court for failure to fufill his part of the contract.
Take him to court for failure to fufill his part of the contract.
#20
Originally Posted by rangerryda
It's not insurance fraud to NOT have your insurance fix something you broke on your own car. That's your choice, hence your ability to adjust your deductible...
Originally Posted by kabura
I got into an accident in the winter (I was the only one involved) which I did not claim to the insurance for fear of rising rates.